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Definition of bouldering in English:

bouldering

noun

Climbing on large boulders, either for practice or as a sport in its own right.

‘On September 29th, 1981 he takes me bouldering to a place just outside of town.’

‘Some were climbing, some were bouldering, and some were belaying, but all of them were making the best of the situation and had turned their backs to the sea.’

‘Since there are no ropes in bouldering, climbing high is not an option.’

‘I believe there are correct shoes for different types of bouldering problems and routes.’

‘A great way to get the ‘feel’ of the climbing wall is bouldering.’

‘Personally I like a slipper or velcro closure because I spend most of my gym time bouldering or belaying.’

‘Even though bouldering can be practised alone you shouldn't underestimate the importance of an experienced climbing partner.’

‘The better part of that summer was spent in that same spot bouldering, hiking, and getting to know the Rangers in my new favorite place.’

‘As far as Smith is concerned, bouldering is the purest form of climbing.’

‘At first sight you may mistake bouldering for cliff climbing.’

‘Every few weeks, try an alternative to your routine: flexibility training, a massage, a hike, a mellow ride, an easy swim, or light bouldering.’

‘Though Phil's love of traditional climbing is obvious in everything he does, he also enjoys clipping bolts and bouldering.’

‘While Watkins prefers to strengthen her fingers by climbing indoors and bouldering, occasionally she does weight training for her digits, too.’

‘Warm up with at least 20 minutes of light bouldering or climbing.’

‘‘One of the problems with indoor climbing and bouldering walls is that there are so many holds it's easy to lose focus,’ says Lewis.’

‘Now you've got a taste for climbing by developing your bouldering skills, it's time to start the ‘real’ work.’

‘I don't think this town even has bouldering cages.’

‘Thousands of bouldering areas have cropped up worldwide.’

‘Slippers and shoes with velcro closures are fast and easy to get on and off, which makes them a good choice for bouldering and climbing in the gym (when you constantly taking your shoes off and putting them back on).’